The next dreamy Positano Retreat takes place in the late Summer of 2025. Pre-register your interest today and be the first to know when the bookings open up officially. You can check a glimpse of our past editions here: 2022, 2023 and scroll down for some testimonials of our first editions.
Email María to join the waitlist: maria@withmaria.yoga
About the offering
Live the authentic retreat experience surrounded by nature in the (not so well known) quiet side of Positano. Stay with us in the heart of a mediterranean forest owned and preserved by a truly inspiring family, surrounded by years old olives and lemon trees, playful (and mostly peaceful) dogs, cats and even resident donkies on site, overlooking the must unforgettable Sea views.
The Positano retreat blends gracefully the beauty of simple & slow living. Daily activities aim to improve your sense of well-being and help you return to the present moment with every breath, secluded in a pleasant-intimate social environment. Activities include the daily practice of yoga, meditation, hiking and dancing and a delicious homemade vegetarian menu made 90% with local produce!
The practices offered at Retreat are for those that already have some previous experience with yoga, we would like you to continue to evolve and grow within your personal practice and we require a daily commitment to the retreat program as we have carefully crafted this experience for your maximum benefit at all levels (body, mind & soul).
This is an opportunity to make time for YOU and press pause to the ongoing responsibilities of cotidianity, this is your time to recharge, replenish, rest, enhance focus and stay active in the body.
A celebration of the pleasures of life in one of the most vibrant (and tastefull) places of Italy. Our deepest wish is that you leave this retreat with an undeniable trace within, walking out feeling inspired and fully re-energised.
POSITANO YOGA RETREAT programme OVERVIEW
Yoga & Retreat activities
☀ Daily sessions are offered twice a day, early morning and evening. Occasionally, Maria (lead teacher) invites a second teacher to come and collaborate during this retreat.
☀ Sunrise Meditations: open space to sit and meditate in silence.
☀ In the mornings, after Sunrise meditation, a complete yoga practice is offered. Including meditation, breathing, invigorating asana and deep relaxation, mornings are meant to be warm, uplifting and energetic. These sessions have a duration of 90 to 120 minutes depending on the day, they include workshop-like formats where we will be able to dive-deep into a specific topic of exploration through a full practice and space for questions.
☾ Evening classes, invite in the cooling aspect of yoga and other disciplines where restorative practices will be incorporated as well as stillness, deep stretching and exquisite yoga nidra. Evening sessions have a duration of 45 to 60 minutes.
☀ Occasionally, we will propose spontaneous dancing evenings on the platform and optional sharing circles.
☀ All the participants will be invited to engage in the daily practice of journaling, the programme includes plenty of time off for everybody to enjoy the place and surroundings.
All the sessions during the retreat accomodate all levels, including total beginners to seasoned yogis. Anybody willing to engage with the offering is welcome to come, yet we must mention that the nature of this retreat requires and demands constant physical activity, mainly walking as our eco-resort is only accesible by foot (aprox 25 minutes hike down or up-hill). Participants must be aware of this fact and accept it before deciding to join us and move forward with the booking.
A full, more specific schedule will be provided and shared upon registration with each participant.
Referential Daily Schedule:
- 6:30 Open Sunrise Meditation (Silent)
- 7:15 Coffee, Tea & Fruit
- 7:45 – 9:45 Morning Yoga session
- 9:45 Journaling
- 10:30 am Brunch
- 11:30 am – 17:30 Free Time (Hike, Rest, Explore, Relax)
- 18:15 – 19:15 Evening session
- 20.00 Dinner
- 21:15 Occasional Dancing evenings (proposed spontaneously)
There is one full day off scheduled.
Each day we suggest one recreational activity to do during free time such as hiking, go to the local beach, natural cosmetic class, and lots more.
What’s included?
☀ 5 Nights + 6 Days at La Selva eco-resort
☀ Full-morning yoga sessions (including one in-depth themed worshop and Q&A sessions) x 4
☀ Chill-Evening sessions x 5
☀ Dancing evenings: spontaneously proposed x1
☀ Daily Meals (Light breakfast, Brunch & Dinner) -except for arrival and departure day where there’s only dinner and light breakfast included accordingly.
☀ Wi-fi connection available in common areas
☀ Yoga Mats & props available
☀ Private car service to / from Napoli Airport or Napoli Central Station to la Selva eco-resort and back (only on arrival and departure day, the service is shared with the retreat participants)
☀ 1 day Off (group Boat trip to Capri)
Plenty of options for local hiking routes, explore Positano, Monteperturso or beach days locally.
What’s not Included?
☾ Airfare / travel
☾ Additional transport
☾ Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
☾ Additional activities, shopping, tours, spa services
Additional activities & spa services available
We can help you book the following extra services during your time at Retreat:
☀ Natural cosmetic class
☀ Italian cooking class
☀ Massage therapies with certified professionals
Accomodation & Rooms
Rooms at our wonderful eco-resort are kept simple and spacious. Accomodation is shared in small groups of maximum 5 and 2 people per room, decoration inspires an authentic mediterranean style in harmony with the surroundings.
Beds are comfy, rooms and facilities are clean, we provide linens and towels for each participant. It is important to mention that this is not a luxurious hotel or full service resort, it is a place for rest that offers a genuine retreat experience, surrounded by nature. Most of the time tends to be spent outside in the common areas as the rooms are meant mainly as dormitory. Bathrooms are equipped with hand soap made on site and all the essentials.
Room organization: there are 3 large bedrooms to accommodate 3-6 guests with bathroom en-suite and two smaller rooms with 2 beds with access to shared toilets and showers (ideal for couples or 3 member families/ group of friends).
We set quiet time by 22:30 every night around the room area, so everyone can enjoy optimal conditions for quality sleep and restoration.
How about solo travellers?
If you are the type of person that really appreciate and cherishes alone time as many of us do and the idea of sharing accomodation slightly concerns you.. don't worry.. there's plenty of space for solitude and alone time, this is something we openly suggest during our days at retreat and the setting provides.
You would like to come to the retreat as a family?
This is totally a possibility and we have received 3 member families in previous editions of the Positano Retreat, please communicate directly with Maria to discuss the options available. There's possibilities to hire local child-care per hour on site, so you can enjoy your retreat practices fully!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE POSITANO RETREAT
”
The place in the Mountains is incredible, the retreat was so full of Love and power, silence if you need, company if you want, tranquility and adventure available.”
— Natasha
”
This was my first Yoga Retreat and I would say it was planned absolutely well for the overall daily morning and evening activities, providing such enrichment through the sessions whether it was energetic, strength building, restorative, or relaxation. The retreat embodies that holistic and yogi vibe. I enjoyed getting to know new yogis and making lifelong friendships. And not to forget to mention the food during the retreat -Fantastic!”
— Erin
”
Excellent trip, very good for wellbeing. Nice mix of activities and free time. Beautiful location and excellent food. Hill challenging, worth it for views. All friendly people. Nice number of people as a whole. Sharing accomodation wasn’t what I’d normally do but worked out OK.”
— Vera
Daily Food & Refreshments
Meals during retreat are freshly prepared on the day, abundant, filling, healthy and certainly delicious! you are in for a treat..
Menu follows a Vegetarian and seasonal Mediterranean diet served with a variety of fresh products from the garden.
Our wonderful hosts include on the daily menu their home-made extra-virgin olive oil, honey, citrus fruits, figs jam, marmalades, and so much more.
All the food is made with organic produce and home cooked on site.
Daily Menu:
☀ Light breakfast before morning Yoga (teas, coffee, seasonal fruit)
☀ Brunch (warm and cold dishes, salads, pastas, fritata, bread, fruits)
☀ Dinner after evening session (homemade pastas, cheeses, warm dishes, salads plus, fresh water, tea & dessert)
Meals change daily.
Some special dietary requirements can be accomodated upon request.
Pricing & Registration 2025
Soon to be announced.
Our late summer retreat in Positano requires a minimum of 6 registered participants and admits a maximum group of 15.
Join the pre-registration list by emailing Maria directly: maria@withmaria.yoga
Conditions & others:
The balance due after the deposit must be paid in full before the retreat begins or upon arrival.
All packages are subject to the Refund Policy. No refunds, non-transferrable.
General Logistics & Travel
The retreat is located in Positano, Italy, the host is only reachable by foot. Our private car service is included from either Napoli train station or Napoli airport the 1st day of the retreat, upon arrival, the drop-off point is about 30 minute hike up.
Please arrange arrival to either Napoli Central station or Airport by 1pm (as the latest) on Day 1 for included pick-up. Departure back to Napoli on the last day is after an early breakfast. We recommend booking a return flight/ train tickets back after 14:00 hrs on check-out day.
We arrange luggage transportation for each participant directly to the location so you will not need to carry it up or down the hills.
All info, instructions, recommendations & suggested packing list will be shared with all the participants upon registration.
If you would like to come with us in 2025, join the waitlist, send Maria an email expressing your interest: maria@withmaria.yoga
Photo credits to Fabiana and Frida from past editions of the Positano Retreat®